from the publisher: During the season of Ramadan, when the first revelation of the Qur'an is commemorated, more than a million visitors journey to Mecca's Great Mosque. Despite Islam's position as a powerful religion, boasting one quarter of the world's population as its followers, many aspects of Muslim thought and belief remain an enigma to non-Muslims—until now. While the cities of Mecca…
A new book for Paper 1, Prescribed Subject 3: The Move to Global War The renowned IB Diploma History series, combining compelling narratives with academic rigor. An authoritative and engaging narrative, with the widest variety of sources at this level, helping students to develop their knowledge and analytical skills. Provides: - Reliable, clear and in-depth content from topic experts - Analysi…
from the back cover: George Washington loved animals. What happened when he found a lost dog after a battle? Read this true story and find out.
The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world In the early eighteenth century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates—former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves—…
perampok atau penjelajah? penjara atau pedagang? kita mengira bahwa kita tahu siapa bangsa viking itu, tetapi apakah memang benar demikian? ribuan tahun setelah kebinansaannya, jejak peradaban viking dapat ditemukan dari amerika utara hingga timur tengah. mereka berdagang walrus dengan suku inuit dan menjual budak di konstantinopel. mereka menemukan benua amerika, menetap di newfoundland, dan b…
Discover the exciting world of pirates and buccaneers - who they were, how they lived, and their swashbuckling deeds. Find out what it was like to sail the Seven Seas, to dodge angry naval patrols and capture a Spanish galleon filled with treasure.'